POLKA! The soundtrack to your favorite Oktoberfest celebration!

Text us about this show.It's autumn in Wisconsin so that means it's time to don the lederhosen, get to your favorite Oktoberfest celebration, and get your polka on! Our panelists include Polka Time radio show host DJ Shotski, historian Frank Anderson, and former Alvin Styczynski bassist Ike Arumba who are all here for a fun discussion all about polka music and we guarantee that it's a fun one. We do a deep dive into Wisconsin's polka history, its brightest stars (Dick Rodgers, Alvin Styczynski, Romy Gosz, Roger Bright), its different sub-genres, and what the future might hold for this time honored music.As if this wasn't enough, the world record for the largest polka dance was broken this weekend with music provided by DJ Shotski herself! See it here!"Bill's Polka," "Polka Para Dos," and "St. Paul Polka" performed by Danny Jerabek℗ 2020 Danny Jerabek. Used with permission of Danny Jerabek."Save Me" performed by Copper Box℗ 2024 Copper Box. Used with permission of Copper Box."Yee Hee Hee" performed by Ike Arumba℗ 2020 Ike Arumba. Used with permission of Ike Arumba."In Heaven There Is No Beer" – Dick Rodgers"Booze Polka" – Alvin Styczynski"Musical Clock Polka" & "Picnic In The Woods Polks" – Romy Gosz"Rocket Pilot Polka" – Ray Dorschner"Pooschie's Polka" – Roger Bright"Swiss Boy" – Lawrence Duchow"Beer Barrel Polka" & "You've Said It All" – Univ. of Wis. Marching Band"Let's Have a Polka Party" – Eddie BlazonczykSupport the showVisit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at [email protected] THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.Host/producer: Rob MarnochaVoiceovers: Brad BordiniRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los StraitjacketsThis podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved....